Carrot and Parsnip Crispies Recipe
The next time you have carrot or parsnip peelings try this super simple technique to make delicious crisps to add to soups or salads.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Carrot or parsnip peels
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp sugar
- Salt
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil and add sugar.
- Drop peels in boiling water for 1 minute.
- Drain then dry peels on a towel.
- Spread damp peels on a silat or parchment lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle lightly with salt.
- Bake 250 degrees for 1-2 hours or until curled, golden and crisp.
- The crisps make an elegant finishing touch to smooth soups and are a healthy crouton replacement for salads.
Recipe Notes
It is best to buy organic if you plan to use the peels, as the peel in a non-organic carrots and parsnips will contain pesticides.
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Kristen Coffield
I am a passionate advocate for food as medicine, life navigator and culinary coach. This is my space for sharing what excites, inspires and motivates me to live my best life. It began as a recipe blog for nourishing, simple, weekday meals and has become something much bigger… a guide to resilient wellness. I am excited to share my knowledge of how daily habits can cumulatively help you to live like you mean it and age like you want to.
